San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-26

it at the last fair" said Nelly, noticing
her guests interest.
II wonder if that old witch is an ac-
complete. or if the fellow humbugged
herr" muttered the Captain to himself.
As he returned the pipe to its hiding
place, he could scarcely suppress an in
dignant exclamation, for he discovered
a silk handkerchief bearing his own
monogram and crest in the same dingy
pocket; but, when Teddy re-entered the
room, all trace of establishment had
vanished from Captain Langtry's face,
and he allowed the young rustic to de-
part without remark.
"Confound the rascal" the Captain
exclaimed, when he was alone. ITO
think of his having my pipe and hand
kerchief in his possession all this time,
besides all the other things that he
stole from the rocks that dayl No
wonder the villain had 'rayson to sup
pose that the sea-mOnster was a man
like ourselves'-uncOmmo like my
self. In truth, l should like to give this
young Paddy taste of a prison-cell;
but dare not accuse him for Norah's
sake. 1t is well for the villain that /
want to keep that adventure a secret
from his cousin; her tender conscience
might rebel against marrying the man
who had so ill-treated old granny. No,
Teddy may keep his spoils, and will
hold my tongue. My sweet little No
rah's confidence in me shall not be dis
turbed for thousand times the value
of those paltry elothes;,'
1t was the day before the wedding,
and "The Gull's Nest" was the scene of
a cheerful hustle and confusion; the
bridal pair were to start for Paris, and
the little house was full of the tasteful
new clothes that had been bought for
Norah.
As Captain Langtry walked up and
down the garden paths, some one
touched his shoulder softly from be-
hind; he turned and beheld Teddy, who,
instead of breaking forth into one of
his many yoluble greetings, beckoned
to the Captain to follow him into a
small summer-house. There was an
air of mystery mingled with malicious
triumph about the boy which excited
Captain Langtry's curiosity as to what
was coming.
"Savin' your presence, but never be-
lieved it was viper we was taking to
our buzzums, your honor" Teddy be-
gan, somewhat confusedly.
speak OUT, man. w nat nave you ON
your mindp"
"Indade, sir, but you might have told
us long ago before Norah, the foolish
child. lost her heart to you. In movin'
your big trunk this mornin' let it fall
downstairs, all the things tumbled
out, and at the top of the heap l found
granny's blue cloak. My heart is brok-
en- entirely thinkin' of poor Norah, for
the curse of the O'Tooles will follow her
If she marries the man who robbed the
old woman, not to spake of the lame
knees"
Have you told Norah of your won
derful discovery
mot yet, Captain" said Teddy; and
then his tone changed. IF your honor
wouldn't mind givin' me trife-a bit
to put by in the bank for rainy day.
perhaps would. say n0thin', though it
was shabby of your honor to so deceive
honest folks"
Are you quite sure of the honesty,
Teddy"
what do you mean, sir?"
II mean that for stealing my pipe
and handkerchief. which you have in
your possession now, and the other
things, which you have disposed of,
you deserve year in the penitentiary."
Teddy's dismayed face was picture;
he fell upon his knees and began in be-
seeching tones to ask forgiveness.
''Get up, Teddy" said the Captain,
I'VE will let the subject drop. We have
both done wrong; but you have been
more in fault. You may keep my pipe
as long as you keep this affair a secret;
but, if you tell NOrah, l will prosecute
you-do you understand"
II d. your honor"
A year has passed, and Teddy still
keeps his pipe and his secret; and Mrs,
Langtry, who has settled in Canada, af-
ter having, through Toms generosity,
provided for old Nelly, will never know,
except from her husbands lips, that
she married A SEA-MONSTER.